How do I get my Driver's Licence?

If this is your first time getting a driver’s licence, you will need to go through 3 steps. In Ontario, you need to get a G1, G2, and finally a G licence to drive anywhere in Canada.

You Will Need:

To be over 16 years old

Identification – (1) a personal ID, like a health card, AND (2) a foreign or Canadian passport, citizenship card, a Permanent Residency Card (PRC) or other permanent immigration documents, or temporary immigration documents.

You need to bring personal identification AND proof of immigration status with you to take the test.

The G1 written test costs $10.00. However, when you go to a DriveTest Driver's Examination Centre, you will be asked to pay $125.00.

$10.00 towards your first G1 test.

$75.00 towards your 5 year licence.

$40.00 towards your first G2 road test.

If you fail your first G1 test and wish to write it again, you will have to pay another $10.00.

You can write this test in different languages so check with your local Driver Exam Centre to see which languages are available. To help you write the test in your own language, many community organizations have translated versions of the Driver’s Handbook.

You should know:

Once you pass your G1 written test, you must wait one year before you can take the road test to get your G2. If you are registered in a driving school, you only have to wait 8 months. Find driving schools near you.

Step 2: Get Your G2

You need to take a G1 “road test” to get your G2. This means that you will be tested on your ability to drive safely and follow Ontario’s driving rules.

There are many rules you need to follow after you get your licences. These include the number of people you can have in your car, what level of alcohol you are allowed to have, and certain places you are allowed to drive. Make sure to look up or ask about the full list of rules so you don’t accidentally break them!

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